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Dan Holohan

Dan Holohan: When luck fails you

Ask the important questions on every troubleshooting call.
Dan Holohan
July 2, 2021

Have you ever had one of those times when you’re trying to figure out some problem and then suddenly the solution comes to you as if by magic? 


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Siggy

John Siegenthaler: Your customers don’t pay for COPs

Understanding coefficient of performance.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
July 1, 2021

The measure of a heat pump’s heating performance is called coefficient of performance (COP). It’s the ratio of useful heat output divided by required energy input, where both the output and input are expressed in the same physical units.


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CEC

Truck of the Month: CEC Facilities Group

CEC Facilities Group | Irving, Texas
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Nicole Krawcke
June 23, 2021

This month, CEC Facilities Group celebrates 12 years in business. 


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PM Profile

PM Profile: QuickDrain USA launches SquareDrain point drain

QuickDrain enters center point-drain market with trending finish options.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
June 21, 2021

As an extension of the QuickDrain USA total shower solution, aimed to reimagine how drains should look and perform, the company recently launched its new SquareDrain point drain. Plumbing & Mechanical attended the virtual product launch event in April. 


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San Jacinto College Roof

Non-traditional pipe for a non-traditional college

San Jacinto College thinks outside the box, both for its students and its facilities.
Ron Rajecki
June 16, 2021

“We know that not everyone is a ‘traditional’ student,” reads the website for San Jacinto Community College. 


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Water Safety

Water safety in DHW recirculation

5 things you need you know.
Kevin Freidt
June 14, 2021

Domestic hot water recirculation system design is a hot topic in our industry, for good reason. 


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Rigid RP 240

Press tools save Georgia plumber time and money on the job

Heritage Plumbing frequently chooses press connections over more traditional soldering.
Michael Provenzano
June 11, 2021

When Tommy Phillips, master plumber and owner of Heritage Plumbing in Atlanta, is working on a jobsite, he enjoys educating his clients on his process.


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Hydronic Boiler

Is boiler turndown really that important?

High turndown does not equal high efficiency.
Dan Goellner
June 9, 2021

It’s without question that technology has improved the mechanical world around us. From my smartphone, I can instantly see the health of hundreds of our boiler plants across the country. 


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Christoph Lohr

Christoph Lohr: Self investment — the critical step

Knowledge is out there, you just need to harness it.
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Christoph Lohr
June 7, 2021

In my last column, we discussed #growthmindset and how it is necessary to take intentional steps during your career (and life) to improve. 


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Rep of the Year

2021 Plumbing & Mechanical Manufacturers Rep of the Year: Hart, Travers & Associates

Lombard, Illinois-based firm takes this year’s honor as PM’s Manufacturers Rep of the Year.
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Nicole Krawcke
June 7, 2021

The PHVAC industry is all about relationship building — and manufacturers rep firm Hart, Travers & Associates lives and breathes this concept.


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